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RCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center’s offers series of Nutrition and Cooking Lessons for Food Lovers

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The RCC Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center announced the debut of its 2023 Food Enthusiast Program, offering a range of culinary and nutrition lessons for food enthusiasts in the community. The highly acclaimed program was named “Best Cooking Class” by Hudson Valley Magazine in their 2022 Best of Hudson Valley competition. Additionally, Chef’s Pencil, a global food publication, ranked RCC’s Culinary Arts program as the 6th best in New York in their top 10 list.

The Center at 70 Main Street in Nyack is hosting the Food Enthusiast Program, which will cover Butchering & Knife Skills, on February 23rd from 6:30 PM to 9 PM. Participants will start the class by enjoying snacks upon arrival and then delve into the art of roasting, braising, soup-making, and stock-making. The highlight of the evening will be the opportunity to learn how to properly butcher a whole chicken and pork tenderloin. Additional classes are noted on the attached press release.

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Free Nyack Urban Sketchers Meetup Set for Sept. 8

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August 26, 2026

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The Nyack Urban Sketchers will hold their monthly meetup on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Nyack Library’s Creative Lab.

The free gathering will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. and offers participants an opportunity to come together and practice urban sketching in a creative, community setting.

The meetup is open to those interested in sketching and drawing, whether they are longtime urban sketchers or simply looking for a creative activity.

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Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Location: Nyack Library, Creative Lab
Cost: Free

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Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

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One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

  • Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
  • Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
  • Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

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